Reena Ahuja, Ph.D.

Biography
Dr. Reena Ahuja is a highly respected economist and educator whose expertise bridges international economics, business administration, and global development. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Jackson State University, Dr. Ahuja has built her career exploring the intersections of immigration, competitiveness, and minority inequality. Her groundbreaking research has been published in leading academic journals and has shaped conversations on how global and local economic forces impact communities, industries, and nations.
Dr. Ahuja has taught at some of the country’s most respected institutions, including Jackson State University, Brown University, Spelman College, Flagler College, and Tougaloo College. She brings a dynamic classroom presence, offering students not just theory but real-world applications of economics in areas such as globalization, financial systems, and socio-economic change.
Known for her ability to connect complex economic principles to everyday life, Dr. Ahuja equips her students with tools to succeed in both professional and civic spaces. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the power of education to transform lives, cultivate leadership, and create new pathways of opportunity. Recognized as both a scholar and mentor, Dr. Ahuja continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to think critically, act globally, and lead with purpose.
